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Question
Answer in one sentence:
Covalent bond is directional in nature. Justify.
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Solution
Covalent bond is formed by the overlap of two half-filled atomic orbitals. The atomic orbitals are oriented in specific directions in space (except s-orbital which is spherical). Hence, covalent bond is directional in nature.
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